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NRCS Services Available by Phone Appointment Only USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field offices in Wisconsin are open by phone appointment only until further notice, and NRCS staff are available to continue to provide [Read More …]

Penn State Extension services continue during COVID-19 restrictions

Extension’s Commitment to You Has Not Changed For over 150 years, Penn State Extension has fulfilled its mission of delivering science-based education to Pennsylvania communities. We will not waiver on that promise during this challenging [Read More …]

Alltech releases COVID-19 resources website

We are committed to standing with and for the global food supply chain As a multinational business, we have been tracking COVID-19 since it first emerged and have taken steps to ensure the health and [Read More …]

Coronavirus Bill Offers Dairy Aid in What May Be a Long Effort, NMPF’s Bleiberg Says

A massive coronavirus aid package poised to pass Congress that includes crucial assistance to dairy producers is a critical, but likely not the last, step in assisting sectors hard-hit by economic disruptions, said Paul Bleiberg, [Read More …]

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Congress steps up for family farmers

$9.5 billion emergency fund to aid food producers impacted by COVID-19 Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), a nonprofit organization that serves small- and mid-scale farmers in California, issued the following statement from Policy Director [Read More …]

KFB provides ag-relevant information on COVID-19

KFB launches webpage to curate resources farmers and ranchers need to navigate COVID-19 Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) has launched a webpage to curate the news and resources farmers and ranchers need to navigate the ongoing [Read More …]

DCHA webinar focuses on electrolyte therapy

This one-hour educational offering will be held April 16th at 1 p.m. central time Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s (DCHA) April 16 webinar features “Electrolyte Therapy in Calves.” This one-hour educational offering starts at 1 [Read More …]

Cornell Cooperative Extension outreach initiative

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We are doing our best to keep the community informed about updates As educators we are doing our best to keep the community informed about updates and opportunities regarding everything going on with COVID-19. [Read More …]

Coronavirus Response Plan Provides Welcome Aid for Dairy; NMPF Thanks Congress

The National Milk Producers Federation commended members of Congress for successfully crafting a bipartisan package to provide support and relief during the coronavirus pandemic to all Americans, including dairy and other agricultural producers who are [Read More …]

Wolf administration reminds Pennsylvanians of food assistance programs, resources

Encourages volunteerism to keep life-sustaining food services available The Wolf Administration today reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite [Read More …]

Herd health and nutrition conference transitions to virtual

Due to evolving novel coronavirus outbreak situation Click Image to Expand Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and in accordance with guidance from the CDC, the State of New York, [Read More …]

4-H members compete in Dairy Bowl competition

4-H Dairy Bowl is an elimination and round robin style quiz bowl Coach Roy Denniston, Brendon Ooms, Eddy Ross, Calvin Keller, and Sydney Kiernan (photos provided by CCE Columbia Greene Counties) On Saturday, [Read More …]

U.S.-China Phase One Agreement moves forward

USDA and USTR announce continued progress in implementation of U.S.-China agreement The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Tuesday announced continued progress in the implementation of the [Read More …]

IDFA Quick Bites: Shifting Dynamics

Click Image to expand Shutdowns, lockdowns, and quarantines are altering the way people eat in the U.S…and in a hurry. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Americans spent just about as much money at restaurants [Read More …]

AgriThority® Extends Reach in Europe

AgriThority® Extends Reach in Europe With New Development and Regulatory Associates AgriThority®, an agricultural product development company specializing in accelerating new technologies to commercialization around the world, adds two Associates to the global network. Kursat [Read More …]

COVID-19 Update for Critical Industries Raimondo & Associates

CRITICAL UPDATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES: 1. Employees cannot elect to stay home and get paid simply because they are worried about COVID-19. Agriculture and other critical industries are exempted from both federal [Read More …]

Vytelle Adds Emma Collins to Sales Team in Southeast

Vytelle™ announces the hire of Emma Collins as a regional sales manager, supporting sales of Vytelle’s hormone-free in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology to dairy and beef producers in the southeastern United States. Collins joins Vytelle [Read More …]

Neutral March Cattle on Feed Report Overshadowed by Pandemic Fears

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report, released March 20, shows the number of animals on feed to be essentially unchanged from 2019. The report provides monthly estimates of the number of cattle being fed for slaughter. [Read More …]

PMMB issues over-order premium order

Current over-order premium order was set to expire on March 31 At a March 19, 2020, Special Sunshine Meeting held via teleconference the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board adopted Official General Order A-1005, establishing an over-order [Read More …]

What To Do On Your Farm

We realize this is a challenging time for everyone, filled with stressful conditions and new constraints on business. As the dairy industry navigates COVID-19, it’s important to follow Federal and state guidance and orders to [Read More …]

Hardbarger appointed Pa. Milk Marketing Board secretary

Announcement made at the Board’s March 19 meeting Carol Hardbarger will step down as the Board’s Consumer Member effective March 20, 2020, to assume the Secretary position. Rob Barley, Board Chairman, made the following comments [Read More …]

Coronavirus Website Expands, Adding Farmer Resources, Podcasts to NMPF Page

The National Milk Producers Federation’s coronavirus webpage is expanding further, adding a farmer handbook to address dairy production needs and launching a podcast series featuring experts discussing crucial issues faced by dairy farmers and the [Read More …]

American Farmland Trust Echoes Call from Farm Groups to Include Farmers in Stimulus

Thank you to organizations such as the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic, and Congress’ local agriculture champions for their efficient work and proposed policy solutions. AFT echoes the urgent call to include farmers and ranchers engaged in direct sales [Read More …]

ICAR Statement on COVI-19

Dear ICAR members, Associate members and industry cooperators, In response to the current spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) globally, the ICAR staff and board are monitoring the situation and provide the following message during this time [Read More …]

Oregon COVID-19 Letters for Dairy Employees and New Federal Employment Laws

ODFA COVID-19 RESOURCES ODFA has a new page on our website with current information to help you navigate COVID-19. We will continue to provide updates to assist you in making informed decisions for your family [Read More …]

Kansas Department of Agriculture Plans for Reduced Staff

At the direction of Governor Laura Kelly, the Kansas Department of Agriculture will be activating its Continuity of Operations Plan to work with a limited staff beginning March 23. The headquarters in Manhattan — as [Read More …]

Agriculture and Food “Absolutely Critical” in Fighting Pandemic

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson welcomed the designation of agriculture, including food production, distribution, and retail, as critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security in an announcement made by the DHS on Thursday. [Read More …]

IDFA’s Latest on COVID-19; IDFA Launches #ESSENTIAL Campaign